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Are you a creative lighting professional with a passion for delivering unforgettable event experiences? MSP Global is on the lookout for a talented Lighting Engineer to join our growing technical team.

As a Lighting Engineer at MSP, you’ll be instrumental in delivering dynamic, creative lighting solutions for a wide range of high-quality corporate events. Based out of our Liverpool HQ and working across regional venues, you’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary technical team, responsible for setting up, programming, and operating professional lighting systems to meet diverse client briefs. This is a hands-on, client-facing role that requires a strong mix of creativity, technical precision, and adaptability. To succeed, you’ll need to be proactive, detail-oriented, and confident working both independently and as part of a fast-paced team — always with a focus on delivering exceptional event experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Management

• Design of creative lighting systems for corporate events
• Ensure all lighting equipment is in working order and perform safety tests
• Arrange scaffolding, cranes or other rigging equipment as needed
• Rig lighting equipment on site ensuring all cables and lights are safely secured
• Position and plot lighting to achieve the desired effect
• Perform maintenance of lighting equipment of each hire
• Trouble shoot any technical lighting issues
• De-rig equipment at the end of a hire ensuring safe transportation and storage
• Possess IT and numeracy skills for operating lighting consoles and managing electrical loads
• Strong problem-solving skills for troubleshooting issues 
   
  Event Execution & Teamwork
• Collaborate with AV, sound, and vision teams to deliver seamless productions
• Interpret briefs, client requirements, and CAD plans to build effective lighting designs
• Visit and assess locations for technical and logistical suitability
• Troubleshoot issues quickly and effectively under pressure
• Support colleagues across technical roles as needed during events
• Keep up to date with industry trends and developments in lighting technology
• Possess manual dexterity and a good level of physical fitness
• Perform effectively under pressure while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate attention to detail to achieve the desired lighting effects
• Possess a proactive approach to work
  
  Logistics & Equipment Care
• Ensure all equipment is securely packed, transported, and maintained
• Assist in warehouse operations, including kit prep and inventory checks
• Drive and deliver equipment to venues using company vehicles
  
  Health & Safety
• Adhere to all H&S policies and practices on-site and during transport
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised work environment
• Knowledge and understanding of all H&S procedures and regulations

Essential experience:

• Adhere to all H&S policies and practices on-site and during transport
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised work environment
• Knowledge and understanding of all H&S procedures and regulations

Personal attributes:

• Highly organised, with strong time management and prioritisation skills
• Creative thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Confident communicator with a professional client-facing manner
• Strong team player with a proactive, self-motivated attitude
• Clean UK driving license and own transport preferred 

Why Join MSP Global:

MSP is a market leader with decades of experience producing live events and supplying broadcast services in the UK and internationally. We specialise in providing a wide range of audio-visual equipment and technical production services for corporate and special events. We deliver an extensive product range from PA systems, stage lighting, LED video walls and vision equipment to bespoke stage sets, broadcast cameras and studio hire with full production facilities. As part of Team MSP you can:

• Be part of an award-winning dynamic team successfully delivering exceptional events and conferences for high-profile brands.
• Work with cutting-edge audio equipment and technologies.
• Have the opportunity for personal and professional growth within a rapidly expanding company.
• Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment with on-going training programme.

Working hours

Weekend and night-time working are integral parts of the job, and we consistently support our team to ensure they maintain a good work-life balance. A flexible approach to working hours will be required.

Holidays

• 29 days per year (includes one day for birthday)
• After 2 years continuous service rises to 32 days
• After 5 years continuous service 34 days

Pension Scheme
A percentage of your salary is invested into the Government savings scheme, which is optional, and age related.

Benefits

We are delighted to offer an attractive range of benefits upon the successful completion of the probation periods an AV technician:

• Comprehensive Employees Assistance Programme including fast access to private medical treatment, digital access to a GP, mental health support, in-patient and day-patient treatment, advanced cancer cover and out-patient surgical procedures
• Financial planning assistance
• Bonus night hours pay
• Company uniform
• Free parking, refreshments and kitchen facilities
• Training including H&S and First Aid

Job type
This role is a full-time, permanent role based in Liverpool.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!